Procurement Manager
Full‑Time | Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a passion for delivering value, driving efficiencies, and building strong supplier relationships? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of indirect procurement across a diverse and dynamic business environment.
Role
As Procurement Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including:
- Energy and utilities
- Packaging and consumables
- Facilities and professional services
- IT and technology
- Transport and logistics
- Equipment and operational services
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing cost‑effective procurement strategies
- Analysing spend data to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
- Managing supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations
- Leading purchasing policy compliance and procurement governance
- Identifying and mitigating procurement and supply chain risks
- Aligning procurement processes across multiple business functions
- Supporting sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
- Managing land‑related compliance activities and external advisor relationships
- Coordinating ESOS reporting and energy compliance requirements
- Collaborating with finance, operations, and project teams to support business objectives
You
We’re keen to hear from procurement professionals who can demonstrate:
- A minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similarly fast‑paced environment
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering savings
- Experience managing significant indirect spend categories
- Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with procurement data
- Knowledge of procurement governance, policy management, and compliance
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to lead projects, influence change, and drive continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)
- CIPS qualification desirable
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems
Why Apply
This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business performance and sustainability goals.
Compensation
Salary £55 – 60k10% discretionary bonus
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